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Local 2025 city-school election results

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With no candidates filing for any of the open Reinbeck City Council seats, Gladbrook’s mayor race, seats on both the Gladbrook and Garwin city councils, and one director district apiece on both the Gladbrook-Reinbeck and GMG school boards, the write-in vote will prove greatly important in ...

Dedication of Chapel Church set for this Sunday, Nov. 16

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GLADBROOK – On Oct, 12, 2020, Chapel Church burned to the ground. It was a devastating loss to the congregation and surrounding rural community; however, an exciting groundbreaking service for a new building was held on Sept. 11, 2024. The new building is now complete and has been holding ...

Celebrating Excellence in Tama County 4-H

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GLADBROOK – On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the Gladbrook Memorial Building was filled with pride and applause as Tama County hosted its annual 4-H Awards Program. The event honored the dedication and accomplishments of local youth who participated in 4-H throughout the 2024-2025 4-H year. From ...

Tama County Legion, Auxiliary hold joint meeting

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TOLEDO – The Tama County Legion and Auxiliary held a joint meeting at Toledo Legion Hall on Oct. 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Following the meeting, a memorial service was held for deceased members during the last year. Pictured left to right: Pat Sauer, Elberon Auxiliary member; Lorraine Vileta, ...

Green Mountain fire receives FEMA grant funding for SCBAs

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MARSHALL COUNTY – Many of Marshall County’s rural volunteer fire departments utilize Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) that are 20 or more years old and are no longer up to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations. They will soon be replaced, however, thanks to an ...

Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October

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IOWA – Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll as drought returned to the state in early October and expanded in ...

V I C T O R Y over the Vikings!

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GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels (11-0) resoundingly defeated Edgewood-Colesburg (10-1) at home on Thursday, Nov. 6, capturing a 54-18 state quarterfinal victory over the Vikings to advance to the 8-Player State Semifinals set for this afternoon, Wednesday Nov. 12, at the UNI-Dome ...